Alison Olson
First Investment property
Hello, my name is Alison Olson. I am student looking to get into my first investment deal and plan to house hack in the Minneapolis area. I am looking for advice on how to find nice neighborhoods in or near the city t...
Sadierose Saucier
Student loans into mortgage?
Hello everyone! My fiancé and I currently own 2 multi families under conventional loans (a 3 family owner occupied for 3 years and then moved out to owner occupy a duplex). We each have FHA available and are look...
Michael Standish
Muncie, IN Neighborhoods
I've received several messages from investors interested in the Muncie area. Below is a map that shows how I would classify the neighborhoods in the area. One caveat to consider is that even though marked downtown as ...
Ashish Acharya
Tax Tip on Student Loan
The SECURE Act now allows for 529 Plan funds to be used to pay up to $10K of student loans.
Open a 529Contribute $10K and take a state tax deduction. Most states. Distribute funds to pay off $10K of student loans. D...
Dax Nollenberger
Rating Santa Cruz Schools- High School Edition
For savvy investors, understanding schools is a great way to find hidden value that’ll improve demand for your rental. How are the schools? As a Realtor, this is a question I get almost daily. The state of California ...
Alex Black
Only 4 of the 5 tenants have paid before move in. How to proceed?
I have 5 tenants that are on a joint lease schedule to move in on August 1st. One has not paid yet. How do I handle this situation? So far I've told them that no one can move in until rent has been paid.More backgroun...
Benjamin Olson
Does anyone have any insight on using student loans to invest?
I recently spoke to one of my professors who had mention that he used student loans to purchase his first real estate property. I asked if he thought that it was a good decision to do that. He replied that he thought ...
Jack Forester
Rentals in a college town
Is investigating in rental property in a college town any more or less risky than elsewhere?
Rich C.
Tenant Screening - State Tax Lien
I have students applying to live in an apartment and their parents pay. One parent is paying the bills and has a good income from a business and investment dividends/annuities, but their credit shows a state tax lien...
Leon Lee
Questions on prospects for tenants
Dear BPersI have a condo that is on the market. The rent is $2000/month. I received three applications after the open house and now have a question on choosing the best tenant. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Amo...